Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

Louisville Gardens; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our respiratory team and support patient care. The role focuses on operating ventilators, delivering prescribed therapies, and monitoring patient responses on an on-site basis.

Ideal candidates will have completed an approved respiratory therapy program and hold an active state license. Minimum experience ranges from one to three months, with opportunities for wage increases and professional growth within our team.

Qualifications

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Monitors patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Administers prescribed therapies and gases under physician orders.
• Maintains accurate therapy charts.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrates procedures to trainees and other health care staff.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Patient monitoring

Education

Approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohiois currently seekingRespiratory Therapists to join our amazing respiratory team.

Respiratory Therapists (RT) - Increased Wages

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, license, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

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